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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,173.45 and 728.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,173.45 and 728.16 is: 1,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,173.45 = 728.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,173.45 = 728.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,173.45 × 728.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 854,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,459.35/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.84

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